And it was the dumbest thing they could have done. It enraged the res of Texas and their cause exploded.
Texans are problem solvers, they get in there and fight, that is a result of their deep, natural conservatism and religious strength, they take all this American and God, and patriotism stuff seriously, something that California has never done.
California was always moderate and indifferent, with no real passion or commitment to anything and they just rolled over gently without anyone really even noticing.
By the way, both states are exactly 38.1% Hispanic.